Flexible Information Handling System and Display Configuration Management

Abstract

A portable information handling system with rotationally coupled housing portions having an OLED film display disposed over the housing portions automatically predicts a housing rotational configuration based at least in part upon end user touches detected at the housing portions. An orientation manager controls hinge positions for hinges that rotationally couple the housing portions to each other to coordinate movement of the housing portions to a desired predicted rotational configuration, such a planar tablet configuration, a folded configuration, or a clamshell configuration.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates in general to the field of information handling system displays, and more particularly to a flexible information handling system and display configuration management.Description of the Related Art[0002]As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and businesses seek additional ways to process and store information. One option available to users is information handling systems. An information handling system generally processes, compiles, stores, and / or communicates information or data for business, personal, or other purposes thereby allowing users to take advantage of the value of the information. Because technology and information handling needs and requirements vary between different users or applications, information handling systems may also vary regarding what information is handled, how the information is handled, how much information is processed, stored, or communi...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a system and method for coordinating the display and rotation of a housing of an information handling system. By using multiple processing components and hinges, the system can automatically adjust display content based on the relative orientation of the housing portions. This allows for seamless and unrestricted user interaction with the display, providing a more immersive experience. The foldable display integrates into the housing, with content adapting accordingly to the detected orientation. This allows for convenient usage in different configurations, such as videoconferencing or multimedia viewing. The system also includes a peripheral keyboard with additional functionality, such as a heat sink, wireless network interface card, and storage.

Problems solved by technology

One difficulty with integration of OLED devices into a portable information handling system is providing sufficient structure to support the thin OLED film that produces the visual image and protecting the outer surface of the OLED film from damage.

Another difficulty is that OLED films generate heat as a byproduct of illumination of images.

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